“The rear seats don't have the legroom of a Dodge Intrepid.” — Car and Driver
“Excellent noise, vibration, and harshness characteristics” — The Car Connection
“The Sonata's styling may not make you weak in the knees, but it certainly sets the car apart from the crowd.” — New Car Test Drive
“Interior materials are still a cut below those of Japanese rivals.” — Consumer Guide
“The V-6 doesn't cut it against the larger [V-6s] offered by its rivals.” — Automobile
“Cupholders in the center console are too shallow to hold anything larger then a small cup of coffee.” — New Car Test Drive
“Controls and gauges are logically placed and easy to understand.” — Road Test Online
“Only Chevrolet's Malibu LS comes as well equipped for [the money].” — Car and Driver
“The trunk was spacious with an extremely low lift-in height for ease of use.” — Edmunds.com
“Sonata offers the safety, comfort, and performance of other mid-size cars costing $5,000 more. That's value that's hard to beat.” — New Car Test Drive
“The Sonata is nearly as big as an Accord inside.” — AutoWeek
“Priced...thousands less than a comparably equipped Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.” — Automobile